Recognizing a Stroke!

Teri16

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Posted 9/16/2005 5:34 PM (GMT -7)

What should a bystander do?

If you believe someone is having a stroke – if he or she suddenly loses the ability to speak, or move an arm or leg on one side, or experiences facial paralysis on one side –

call 911 immediately.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/knowstroke.htm

Teri16

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Posted 9/16/2005 5:41 PM (GMT -7)

Remember The Symptoms of a Stroke!

"The symptoms of stroke are distinct because they happen quickly:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body)
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause"

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/knowstroke.htm

Teri16

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Posted 9/16/2005 5:43 PM (GMT -7)

Have You or Someone You Know Had a Stroke?

Tell us what happened. Was someone else present during the stroke? How are you or the other person doing today?

Hugs, Teri